Register NOW for the 7th International Conference on Shared Parenting
and 10th Equal Parenting International Conference

Announcement: 7th International Conference on Shared Parenting (ICSP) & 10th Equal Parenting International Conference (APIPDF)

Lisbon, Portugal | 3 – 6 December 2025
Hosted by: Law School of University of Lisbon & University Institute of Lisbon (ISCTE)

Conference Theme: Shared Parenting in Practice: Challenges and Opportunities

Conference Format

  • In-Person Attendance:
  • 3 – 5 December: University of Lisbon, dedicated to the 7th International Conference on Shared Parenting, organised by the International Council on Shared Parenting (ICSP)
  • 6 December: University Institute of Lisbon/ISCTE, dedicated to the 10th International Conference on Equal Parenting, organised by the Portuguese Equal Parenting and Children’s Rights Association
  • Virtual Participation: Full conference livestream available for remote attendees.

Conference Scope: This interdisciplinary, international, and interprofessional event will bring together leading experts in shared parenting and family-related fields, including:

  • Academics (presenting cutting-edge research)
  • Legal and family professionals (sharing practical insights)
  • Civil society representatives (showcasing best practices and advocacy impacts)

The preliminary conference programme and further information is available on the conference website:

Secure Your Early Bird Discount!

Register by 15 September 2025 to attend in person for just €150 (regular rate: €175) standard rate. Other rates available.

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The rates, terms and conditions for in person and virtual registration are available here:

If you have any questions, please contact: conference@twohomes.org

Over de organisatoren:

International Council on Shared Parenting (ICSP)

De International Council on Shared Parenting (ICSP), opgericht in 2014 en gevestigd in Bonn, Duitsland, is een internationale vereniging met individuele leden uit de wetenschap, gezinsberoepen en het maatschappelijk middenveld. Het doel van de vereniging is ten eerste de verspreiding en bevordering van wetenschappelijke kennis over de behoeften en rechten (het belang van het kind) van kinderen van gescheiden ouders, en ten tweede het formuleren van op bewijs gebaseerde aanbevelingen over de juridische, gerechtelijke en praktische implementatie van gedeeld ouderschap.

Website: twohomes.org

Associação Portuguesa para a Igualdade Parental e Direitos dos Filhos

The Portuguese Association for Parental Equality and Children’s Rights (Associação Portuguesa para a Igualdade Parental e Direito das Crianças) is an NGO that supports families in situations of parental divorce and separation. It promotes shared physical custody, positive parenting, family mediation, the prevention of parental conflict and encourages both training and research in matters related to children and their families. Established in 2009, Igualdade Parental provides a mutual aid group to support parents and their families, holds an annual International Conference on Parental Equality, and plays an influential role with Parliament in the production of legislation.

Website: igualdadeparental.org/